standard
gb/stˈændɚd/ us/stˈændɚd/
A2
English
~ 1500
szabvány, mérce, színvonal, szokásos, alap, szabványos, zászló, hadizászló, lobogó
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
meet/maintain/set [a/the] standard
The hotel maintains a high standard of cleanliness.
A szálloda magas színvonalú tisztaságot tart fenn.
This safety standard is required by law.
Ezt a biztonsági szabványt törvény írja elő.
Her work set a new standard for excellence.
The product failed to meet the industry standard.
Learner examples
This school has a high standard of teaching.
Ennek az iskolának magas színvonalú az oktatása.
We must meet the safety standard.
Meg kell felelnünk a biztonsági szabványnak.
He set a new standard in art.
The food is not up to standard.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'standard' with 'average'; 'standard' refers to an accepted quality level, not the statistical middle value.
Meaning
accepted quality level or rule
Collocations
high standard
|industry standard
|set a standard
|meet the standard
|fall below standard
Synonyms
benchmark (Often used in business or technical contexts to mean a point of reference for measurement.)
Antonyms
exception (Something that does not follow the usual rule or accepted quality level.)
Themes
business
|education
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An accepted level of quality or rule that people use to compare things.
A level of quality or a rule that is generally accepted and used as a basis for judgment or comparison.
A2
2
Usage pattern:
[a/the] standard [noun]
We followed the standard procedure for repairs.
A javításokhoz a szokásos eljárást követtük.
This model comes with the standard features.
Ez a modell alapfelszereltséggel érkezik.
The document should be typed in standard format.
Learner examples
We use the standard method here.
Itt a szokásos módszert használjuk.
This is the standard size for clothes.
Ruháknál ez a szabványos méret.
Follow the standard rules.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'standard' with 'basic'; 'basic' can mean simple or minimal, while 'standard' means normal or expected.
Meaning
normal or usual type
Collocations
standard procedure
|standard size
|standard form
|standard practice
Synonyms
regular (Informal synonym implying common or normal, without special features.)
Antonyms
special (Something different from the normal or usual type.)
Themes
daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Normal and usual; not special.
Normal, usual, or commonly used; not special or different.
NOUN
B2
3
The soldiers marched under the king's standard.
A katonák a király zászlaja alatt vonultak.
The royal standard was raised above the castle.
A királyi zászlót felvonták a vár fölé.
They fought to defend their standard.
Learner examples
The army carried its standard into battle.
A hadsereg a zászlaját vitte a csatába.
The king's standard was on the tower.
A király zászlaja a tornyon lengett.
They lost their standard in the war.
Meaning
flag representing a group or army
Collocations
military standard
|royal standard
Synonyms
banner (General term for a flag used as a symbol.)
Themes
history
|military
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A flag that shows the symbol of a group, especially an army.
A flag carried as a symbol of a group, especially in military contexts.
Grammar
Dictionary form
standard
IPA
GB/stˈændɚd/
US/stˈændɚd/
Syllables & stress
stand - ard (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (stand)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: standard
Noun
- Base: standard
- Plural: standards
Word family
Forms
standards
noun
Related words
standardize
verb B2
standardization
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
nonstandard
adjective
substandard
adjective
Expressions
fall below standard
2/fˈɔl bɪlˈoʊ stˈændɚd/
fixed phrase
fail to meet required quality level
To not be as good as is needed or expected.
Examples
- His latest project fell below standard.
- The service here falls below standard.
set the standard
3/sˈɛt ðə stˈændɚd/
fixed phrase
establish quality level for others
To be so good that other people try to be as good as you.
Examples
- Her performance set the standard for future competitions.
- This company has set the standard in customer service.
up to standard
1/ˈʌp tə stˈændɚd/
fixed phrase
meeting required quality level
Good enough to meet the required level of quality.
Examples
- The food was not up to standard.
- Your work is finally up to standard.